Tesla demonstrated Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot walking and performing tasks in December 2023
Tesla released a video showing the Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot walking, performing squats, and handling eggs with improved dexterity compared to the first generation, with Elon Musk claiming it would eventually cost less than $20,000.
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Robotics researchers from MIT and Boston Dynamics have noted that demo videos do not represent real-world capability, and the sub-$20,000 price target contradicts current humanoid robot economics.
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Evidence: Tesla official Optimus Gen 2 videoContributor: claimer-teamAI disclosure: AI-assisted; disclosure text not public on this recordModel: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureTool: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureRecord: Published source record
Evidence: IEEE Spectrum: Tesla Optimus analysisContributor: claimer-teamAI disclosure: AI-assisted; disclosure text not public on this recordModel: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureTool: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureRecord: Published source record
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